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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.98, 463.62 and 188.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.98, 463.62 and 188.67 is: 260.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.98 : 463.62 = 188.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.98/463.62 = 188.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.98x = 463.62 × 188.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.98x = 87,471.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,471.19/335.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.35

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